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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.07, 64.99 and 38.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.07, 64.99 and 38.30 is: 52.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.07 : 64.99 = 38.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.07/64.99 = 38.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.07x = 64.99 × 38.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.07x = 2,489.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489.12/47.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.88

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